- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palacios, TX
East Side Int
Federal NCES profile for East Side Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483402003781
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side Int earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Palacios · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Side Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Int ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Palacios, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
East Side Int shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 483402003781 · Palacios, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 13.1:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Palacios H S (655 students)
East Side Int shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
East Side Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palacios H S
Palacios H S
655 students
- Central El
Central El
610 students
- Palacios J H
Palacios J H
293 students
- This school
East Side Int
275 students
What this shows East Side Int reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Side Int compares
East Side Int is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palacios Isd reports $15,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Side Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palacios H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palacios J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Side Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Side Int
How many students attend East Side Int?
East Side Int has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palacios, TX. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Int?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Int is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Side Int?
65.8% of students at East Side Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side Int?
East Side Int has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Side Int rank among public schools in Palacios?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Int ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Palacios, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palacios Isd?
Besides East Side Int, Palacios Isd also operates Palacios H S (655 students), Central El (610 students), and Palacios J H (293 students). See the Palacios Isd district page for the complete list.